Chili Concoction Option

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 75 Minutes

Servings: 10

I compiled some recipes and then played with it some more and ended up with this. My husband says it has a zing to it. It's hot but not too hot, I can't handle it too hot. Feel free to play and make your own concoction... vegetarian...ground turkey...soy sauce...just have fun!

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

2 large white onions, chopped

4 fresh garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons dark chili powder

1 tablespoon hot hungarian paprika

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 bay leaf

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 tablespoon dark molasses

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1 dash tabasco sauce

2 beef bouillon cubes

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

2 (14 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans

1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn

1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

1 cup water

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large pot, brown ground beef with onion. Drain.
2. Add garlic and dry spices. Cook stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Stir until combined.
4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients (except vinegar). Bring to a boil. Turn down heat to low and cook uncovered for 1 hour, stirring a few times.
5. Add balsamic vinegar. Stir.
6. Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com